Destination Guide
Brancaster
Tourist Information
Things to see & do in Brancaster
Brancaster is a village on the North Coast of Norfolk with an iconic coastline famous for wildlife and sandy beaches.
Brancaster beach with it's wide expanse of golden sands is perfect for Summer sandcastles or Winter wanders, even on the busiest of days there is room to find your own space and get lost in it’s tranquil calm.
Brancaster is actually made up of 2 villages, Brancaster Staithe and Brancaster itself. Brancaster is mainly residential, with all the interest centered on Brancaster Staithe, a working fishing village. Many local families still make their living by fishing from the staithe, which has always been famous for its first class shellfish. You can buy their catch from stalls either at the staithe or on the main road. The local area has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and you can see for yourself by taking a stroll along the North Norfolk Coastal Path.
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